King Rhoam

KING RHOAM

When Link manages to unlock all four of his runes, he is directed to return to the barren ruins of the Temple of Time in the center of the plateau, where the old man meets him at the top. The old man then reveals his true form as the spirit of the former king of Hyrule.

This is King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule, Zelda’s father and fierce ruler of Hyrule. He had once put his all into the defense of his kingdom, to the point of neglecting his love for his daughter, only to be killed in the initial attack. His spirit lingered out of regret for his failings, waiting for Link to revive so that he could help him get his journey started.

As a fighter, King Rhoam will be strong and powerful, wielding a large two-handed sword to maintain control of the battlefield. His moveset will pull primarily from his moveset in Hyrule Warriors, where it applies to the king and not the old man.

Likelihood rating: Could happen.

Character Sheet: King Rhoam

KING RHOAM

Today, we begin the third (and probably last) big character haul of the Zelda series, assuming the Tingle and CDi games, the remakes, the animated series, and the comics don't add in anything too drastic. Our list covers twenty-eight familiar faces, and they are:

1. Linkle

2. The Youth

3. Wild Zelda

4. Wild Impa

5. Twili Midna

6. Lana

7. Darmani

8. Yunobo

9. Mikau

10. Sidon

11. Teba

12. Riju

13. Hestu

14. Epona

15. Tingle

16. Agitha

17. Purah & Robbie

18. Yves

19. Terrako

20. King Rhoam

21. Wild Fairies

22. Monk Maz Koshia

23. Cia

24. Astor

25. Volga

26. Wizzro

27. Manhandla

28. Sooga

Not to be confused with the old moveset for the character, now known as Old Man Rhoam. This is the King of Hyrule during the Age of Calamity era, the father of Zelda, who would be killed in battle and linger as a spirit to guide Link when he awakens. While Old Man Rhoam focused heavily on a lot of the early game aspects of Breath of the Wild, King Rhoam will pull from his very broadsword-heavy moveset of Age of Calamity.

With said broadsword, he could spin, slash, slam, perform spin attack, stab into the ground, leap into the air with a vertical spin, and create big sweeping cuts with the air alone. Pretty basic and one-note, but we've made movesets like that before. Not everyone is particularly varied in their approach.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Spin Attack

He will spin his broadsword around himself rapidly, similar to Link's own spin attack, but much heavier and more damaging.

Side B: Wind Cut

He will slash his sword through the air so hard, he will send forward huge cuts of air that do additional damage as projectiles.

Up B: Vertical Spin

He will leap into the air, while spinning his broadsword around his body vertically, similar to say Samus's screw attack move, but with a bit more outward range.

Down B: Earth Slam

He will raise his sword and slam it into the ground, creating a small quake and burying those standing too close to him.

Final Smash: Armies of Hyrule

He will call upon the armies that serve him, and an army similar to those you'd be allied with in Hyrule Warriors will rush the stage, attacking everyone in sight, as lasers bombard the stage from turrets.

Entrance: He will appear with ghostly light and touch down.

Taunts: Up, he will stand as if addressing his troops. Side, he will grip his hilt and say he's ready for you. Down, he will pull at his beard and look remorseful.

Thanks for reading! Next up, Breath of the Wild had a . . . unique take on the Great Fairy.

Character Sheet: King Rhoam

KING RHOAM

Now we begin probably our largest run of character sheets yet, sure to only be topped by Pokemon when we get there. At our standard rate, it'll take about ten weeks, but well worth the time and effort with lots of beloved and memorable characters being covered here. Let's begin:

1.       Young Link

2.       Toon Link

3.       Wild Link

4.       Wolf Link

5.       Hero’s Shade

6.       Tetra

7.       Sheik

8.       Impa

9.       Midna

10.   Fi

11.   Saria

12.   Darunia

13.   Daruk

14.   Ruto

15.   Mipha

16.   Nabooru

17.   Urbosa

18.   Medli

19.   Revali

20.   Makar

21.   Malon

22.   Happy Mask Salesman

23.   Beedle

24.   Ilia

25.   Yeto/Yeta

26.   Groose

27.   Mogma

28.   Ancient Robot

29.   Monkey

30.   King Daphnes

31.   King Rhoam

32.   Great Fairy

33.   Ganondorf

34.   Toon Ganondorf

35.   Beast Ganon

36.   Calamity Ganon

37.   Skull Kid

38.   Majora

39.   Zant

40.   Ghirahim

41.   Demise

42.   Twinrova

43.   Bokoblin

44.   Octorok

45.   Lizalfos

46.   Darknut

47.   Bulblin

48.   King Bulblin

49.   Wizzrobe

50.   Poe

51.   Deku Scrub

52.   Deku Baba

53.   Chuchu

54.   Armos

55.   Garo

56.   Yiga Footsoldier

57.   Lynel

58.   Hinox

59.   Gohma

60.   Dodongo

61.   Gekko

62.   Master Kohga

63.   Ancient Guardian

King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule is another notable king of Hyrule, this time hailing from Breath of the Wild. Initially presenting himself as a callback to the helpful old men of the original game, he soon reveals himself to be the long-dead spirit of the king of Hyrule, killed a hundred years ago in the Great Calamity. He acts as Link's guide through much of the Great Plateau area, giving Link his paraglider and sending him on his way through the rest of his journey.

Now, I believe when we get to Age of Calamity, we will be able to make a distinction between "Old Man Rhoam" and "King Rhoam" but for now, we only have enough for one moveset. He presents himself as an old woodcutter, keeping an axe in his cabin that can be used to cut down trees, carrying around a water pail, teaching Link to start a fire and cook food, using a paraglider to get around, and disappearing or transforming into his true form whenever the need suits him.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Woodcutter's Axe

He will swing his axe forward, the initial swing forward dealing damage while a tree appears at the swing's furthest point. If you held the move long enough, he will fell the tree in one swing, causing it to topple and deal further damage.

Side B: Campfire

He will start up a campfire just ahead of himself, similar in nature to Ness or Lucas's PK Fire.

Up B: Paraglider

He will disappear in the blink of an eye, reappearing high in the air above and gliding back down on his paraglider.

Down B: Delicious Meal

He will toss food on a pot over a fire before him. If he can avoid attack long enough, a meal will be produced from the pot and he will be able to eat it to regain a lot of strength.

Final Smash: Armies of Hyrule

Rhoam will transform into his true kingly spirit form and raise his broadsword into the air. Spirit soldiers of Hyrule will rush across the stage, attacking any in their path, and Rhoam will finish with a strike from the broadsword.

Entrance: He will drift onto stage from his paraglider.

Taunts: Up, he will raise his water pail and say "Ho!" Side, he will cross his arms and stroke his beard thoughtfully. Down, he will sit on a rock before a small campfire.

Thanks for reading! Next up, we have the Great Fairies to worry about.